TM 55-1520-240-23-10
16-108
Replace Inlet Tubes
16-108
INITIAL SETUP
Applicable Configurations:
All
Tools:
General Mechanic’s Tool Kit, NSN 5180-00-323-4692
Materials:
Parts Kit, Aircraft Group, PN# AC 8101-1008KT
Hand Protection Or Gloves
Personnel Required:
Airframe Sheetmetal Repairer
Inspector
Equipment Conditions:
Off Helicopter Task
EAPS Removed (Task 16-109)
NOTE
The maximum number of replaced
tubes should not exceed 10 percent
of the total tybes in the air cleaner.
NO BREAK - WORK HARDER
Tubes replaced should be widely
scattered and not concentrated in any
area of the air cleaner.
1.
Using needle nose pliers, remove inlet tube (1)
by carefully gripping center of tube and twisting
to break tube into pieces.
Do not damage rim of hole in inlet
panel or pull with excessive force
causing damage to thin gage metal
tabs on rim of hole.
2.
Carefully insert new tube into hole and press into
place using a clean cloth for thumb protection.
3.
When groove of tube fully engages panel hole,
tube is properly installed. Tube must not rotate or
be loose.
INSPECT
FOLLOW-ON-MAINTENANCE:
Install EAPS (Task 16-110).
END OF TASK
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